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Top stories in 90 seconds 16.06.2019 | 01:38 mins.

DW News presents the most important news — in brief, quickly and up-to-date.
10047 Rock'n Religion

God, the Devil and Rock 'n' Roll 16.06.2019 | 42:36 mins.

Rock ’n’ roll was born from a spirit of rebellion that questioned authority and the traditional morality of the Christian church. And for many Christian leaders, it was clear that rock music paved the way to damnation. To them, everything about rock ’n roll clearly spoke of the "Devil’s Music" - from its roots in African-American culture to its hip-shimmying rhythms and less-than-pious lyrics
Eco Africa Doing Your Bit: Ghanas Karussell

Doing Your Bit: Ghana's power merry-go-round 16.06.2019 | 02:03 mins.

Empower Playgrounds has been installing special carousels in the playgrounds of rural schools. They're not only fun but have generators that power lamps the kids can take home at night to help with their homework.
Israel Golanhöhen Siedlung Qela Bruchim Mann mit US-Flagge

Israeli Golan Heights residents look ahead to Trump town 16.06.2019 | 02:43 mins.

A planned settlement in the Golan Heights is being named after US President Donald Trump. In March Trump controversially recognized the Golan Heights as part of Israel rather than occupied Syrian territory. DW's Tania Krämer visited the area.
Hongkong Proteste gegen Gesetz zur Auslieferung an China

Hong Kong activists demand retraction of extradition law 16.06.2019 | 01:41 mins.

Rallies continue in Hong Kong - this time calling for the city's pro-Beijing leader Carrie Lam to step down. She had bowed to pressure and shelved work on a controversial extradition law. But the protesters say they've lost all confidence in her.

Worshippers return to Notre Dame 15.06.2019 | 01:52 mins.

Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris has held its first Mass since the disastrous fire two months ago. Around 30 people wearing hard hats were allowed inside the building. Others were able to watch a broadcast on a Catholic TV channel.
58. Kunst-Biennale von Venedig

The Global South 15.06.2019 | 08:19 mins.

The art world is becoming richer and more diverse. Artists from Africa, Latin America and Asia are increasingly gaining the international attention that they deserve. In Venice, their works are proving a real visitor magnet.
Italien 58. Bienale | Island Pavillon | Hrafnhilur Armardóttir | Shoplifter

Extending the notion of art 15.06.2019 | 01:47 mins.

Icelandic artist Hrafnhildur Arnardóttir calls herself Shoplifter and she loves bright colors. Her installations made from multicolored hair extensions invite visitors to explore. She says they are intended to offer a kind of color therapy.

Italien 58. Biennale in Venedig Pavillon Frankreich Laure Prouvost

Eerily playful 15.06.2019 | 03:52 mins.

Detritus pokes out of the clear blue resin floor -- the waste products of civilisation. In the French pavilion Laure Prouvost embarks on a surreal journey and asks where have we come from and where are we going.
Art Biennale Venedig 2019 - deutscher Pavillon Happelmann (R)

Representing Germany 15.06.2019 | 03:09 mins.

Natascha Süder Happelmann is representing Germany at this year's Biennale. Her real name is, in fact, Natascha Sadr Haghighian. The artist also hid her face under a fake stone made from papier mache -- and let her spokeswoman do the talking.

Italien Biennale in Venedig Performance Sun & Sea

Summer opera with a kick 15.06.2019 | 02:04 mins.

Real sand and real people - reading, playing or just lying around in the sun. Nothing that remarkable ...except that they happen to be singing about environmental destruction and climate breakdown. It's a summer opera with a kick, made in Lithuania, and the winner of the Biennale's Golden Lion.
Art Biennale Venedig 2019

May you live in interesting times! 15.06.2019 | 05:32 mins.

Curator Ralph Rugoff promised powerful images. And the New Yorker has lived up to his pledge. The Biennale's Central Pavilion showcases a lively mix of different media. The exhibition is entertaining and insightful!
DW Arts.21 (Sendungslogo Kultur.21 englisch)

Arts.21: A Vision of Pluralism - The Venice Biennale 15.06.2019 | 26:06 mins.

It's Biennale time again. We take a trip to Venice to see a show with eye-opening global perspectives. Recurring themes are: climate change, xenophobia and racism, digitalization, globalization, gender politics. We take a look at the exhibition from a number of viewpoints!
Österreich Wien | 24. Regenbogenparade

Rainbow Parade engulfs Vienna 15.06.2019

Leather, heels, sequins and almost bare bodies; Europe's annual celebration of its LGBT community drew a record crowd in the Austrian capital this year.
DW Dokumentationen

Little Stones 15.06.2019 | 42:36 mins.

Four female artists fight for international women's rights with rap music, dance and graffiti. They fight against genital mutilation and domestic violence and for the dignity of sex workers.

A new generation takes to the streets in Hong Kong 15.06.2019 | 02:28 mins.

Protests forced Hong Kong's government to rescind a controversial extradition bill. High school students were among the demonstrators. DW's Mathias Bölinger met up with some of the teenagers who are looking to influence their country's politics.